Christian McGowen
Tyler,TX
Summary
Strategic sales and operations professional with a strong background in automotive sales, business ownership, and large-property management. Recognized as Salesman of the Month, driving unit sales and gross profit. Expertise in lead generation, negotiation, client retention, and team coordination, with a proven ability to manage complex operations and thrive in high-responsibility environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional
Peltier Kia Tyler
03.2025 - Current
- Earned Salesman of the Month twice, leading the dealership in both total vehicle sales and gross profit.
- Managed complete sales process from prospecting and initial contact through needs assessment, negotiation, financing coordination, closing, and delivery.
- Generated business through internet leads, dealership opportunities, referrals, repeat customers, and self-generated prospects, enhancing customer base.
- Build long-term customer relationships designed to drive repeat business, referrals, and customer retention.
- Navigated negotiations on vehicle pricing, trade values, financing structures, and monthly payments, securing favorable terms for customers.
- Perform in a highly competitive, results-driven environment measured by sales volume, profitability, customer satisfaction, and individual production.
Ranch Manager
Bethel Ranch and Farm
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of 400-acre ranch, ensuring smooth functioning and effective resource management.
- Oversaw cattle operations, land management, construction projects, property maintenance, and ranch infrastructure.
- Coordinated contractors and projects from planning to completion, optimizing timelines and budget adherence.
- Managed multiple construction and property-improvement projects while ensuring quality standards and owner expectations were met.
- Directed contractors and coordinated projects from planning through completion.
- Identified operational issues and facilitated collaboration among contractors, vendors, and resources to implement effective solutions.
Fence and Gate Contractor
Christian Ford Fence Co.
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Generated leads and secured contracts for residential and agricultural fence and gate installation projects.
- Managed customer relationships through sales conversations, estimates, and project completion to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Supervised job sites and directed hired crews to maintain productivity, workmanship, and project timelines.
- Coordinated materials, labor, and project requirements to align with customer expectations and deliver successful outcomes.
- Managed customer relationships from initial sales conversations and estimates through project completion.
- Combined project management and sales responsibilities to drive revenue growth and cultivate repeat/referral business.
Ranch Hand
Wind River Ranch
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Acted as the primary point of contact for ranch guests, providing attentive customer service throughout their stay.
- Supported guests with needs and requests, fostering a positive customer experience.
- Conducted property maintenance and repairs, ensuring ranch facilities and grounds remained in optimal condition.
- Worked independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ranch environment.
Owner/Operator
JD's Pressure Washing
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Founded and operated independent pressure-washing business, managing sales, customer relationships, scheduling, pricing, and service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated business and prepared customer quotes while maintaining competitive pricing to attract new clients.
- Served as the primary customer contact from initial inquiry through job completion.
- Acted as primary customer contact from initial inquiry to job completion, ensuring clear communication and addressing client needs.
- Generated business, prepared customer quotes, and maintained competitive pricing.
Education
Finance
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Sales expertise
- Closing techniques
- Upselling
- Upselling and cross selling
- Lead generation
- Sales pipeline management
- Cold calling
- Sales strategies
- Business development
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Client presentations
- Performance tracking
- Point of sale operation
Accomplishments
- Two Time Salesman of the month, leading the company in both Gross and Units
- #4 time leader in gross made at the store for that month
- Managed 100+ opportunities per month.
Timeline
Sales Professional
Peltier Kia Tyler
03.2025 - Current
Ranch Manager
Bethel Ranch and Farm
01.2024 - 02.2025
Fence and Gate Contractor
Christian Ford Fence Co.
01.2024 - 02.2025
Ranch Hand
Wind River Ranch
05.2020 - 10.2020
Owner/Operator
JD's Pressure Washing
05.2016 - 05.2020
Finance
University of Tennessee